Juveniles charged in Clarksville vandalism [Crime Log]

The following is compiled from police reports. The Howard County Times includes descriptions of perpetrators only when the description makes identification possible.

Entry gained to abandoned commercial building in the 7600 block of Browns Bridge Road in Clarksville at 2:49 p.m. on Aug. 6 by breaking window. Interior vandalized with paint. Paint obtained by cutting open several paint cans. Paint spilled on floor. Old van on property set on fire. Attempts to set fire to building unsuccessful Three juveniles charged with second- and fourth-degree burglary, second-degree arson, trespassing, malicious burning, malicious destruction of property and attempted burning.

Other entries from the Crime Log:

Ellicott City

Baltimore National Pike, 8500 block, 6:35 p.m. Aug. 8. Man entered store, ran up to clerk's window and pointed gun at clerk. Clerk, who was locked in booth, told man he was calling police. Clerk called police on cell phone and retreated to room behind booth. Man backed out of store. Nothing stolen. No injuries to clerk.

Church Road, 3500 block, between 1 p.m. Aug. 8 and 5:45 p.m. Aug. 10. Neighbor observed rear sliding door ajar. Walked through house and found cabinets open in several rooms. Minor ransacking in every room. Jewelry missing.